Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Crow Valley Pottery Presents Potter’s Fest
Reception Friday, July 17 from 4 - 7 pm at Crow Valley 'The Cabin' -- from Michael Rivkin for Crow Valley Pottery -- Crow Valley Pottery presents its annual Potter's Fest, opening Friday, July 17th.
County Grants $471,050 in Lodging Tax Awards
Historic Preservation Grants of $4,771 also awarded -- by Margie Doyle -- (Updated July 17 at 2:30 a.m.) At its July 7 session, the San Juan County Council approved awards of up to $471,050 to
Granny Wins Children’s House Mayoral Race
-- from Susan Anderson, Director, Children's House -- Granny Wins! At 103 years of age, orca Granny proved experience counts most to voters. Named Honorary Mayor of Eastsound on July 4, Granny beat
Volunteer to Help with Hearts and Hands
-- from Didier Gincig -- Imagine yourself as an elder needing to get to town but being unable to drive. Imagine coming back from a hospital stay and being exhausted by preparing a meal and
Eat and Run Fantastic Fundraiser for the Funhouse
-- by Margie Doyle -- Overall winner Michael Bea, is greeted at the Finish Line With 60 runners, adults, children and youth, the Funhouse Commons' 4th annual 5K race on July 4 was
Begin With Love: A Benefit for Chama Anderson
Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at Morningstar Farm at the Barn -- from Suzanne Olson -- Clint McCune will host an evening of music at Morningstar Farms on Orcas Island to benefit Chama Anderson,
Ferry Fleet Activates Back-up Vessels
With two ferries out for repairs, others sail in to accommodate demand -- from Washington State Ferries -- In order to meet demand and keep the system moving, all available back-up Washington State Ferries (WSF)
Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us
Author Talk & Book Signing on July 22 with David Neiwert -- from Jenny Atkinson of the Whale Museum -- Come to The Whale Museum on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. for an Author
School Superintendent Explains Early Wednesday Dismissals
School to Dismiss Wednesdays at 2:05 for Teacher-to-Teacher Training -- by Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District -- So, what is a Professional Learning Community or PLC? One might describe it as an
Elwha Out for the Summer
Ana/SJ's - Elwha Out of Service Through Summer Season -- from Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- The 48-year-old Elwha will remain out of service for approximately four months while crews perform emergency repairs to a
Celebrate Recovery Moves to Tuesday Nights
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The leaders of Celebrate Recovery have a strong desire to meet the needs of the community. After conducting a survey, the results indicated a preference for Tuesday over Friday nights.
“Open Garden Gate Thursdays”
Orkila kids in awe of the garden's garlic ...in the School Garden, and more! -- from Madie Murray for Farm to Classroom -- Join kids and counselors from Camp Orkila and Kaleidoscope for
Guest Column: Public Hearing for Injunction to Stop Growlers
-- from the Citizens of Ebeys Reserve -- Representatives of citizen groups traveling from Whidbey Island and surrounding areas will be at the Federal Courthouse in Seattle to hold a 1 p.m. news conference on
Family and Friends Create the Chamber Music Festival
-- by Margie Doyle -- The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) is now in its 18th year, with each season weaving a new tapestry of family and friends in the artistry of musical performance.
EWUA Water System Update
-- from Paul Kamin -- This is EWUA’s second of what will likely have to be regular water system updates this summer. UPDATE HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Water demand has continued at a substantially higher than normal rate.
How We View Our Ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 2015 WSF Winter Ferry Performance survey has been completed and the results are now available online. The online survey of Washington State Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) was
